Serving 194 students in grades 6-8, Mark Twain Jr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mark Twain Jr. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 315.8 square miles in Center, MO. The area typically requires a 15-20 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.2 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 20.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mark Twain Jr. High School's student population of 194 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mark Twain Jr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mark Twain Jr. High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1541 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mark Twain Jr. High School's ranking?
Mark Twain Jr. High School is ranked #1541 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mark Twain Jr. High School?
194 students attend Mark Twain Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Mark Twain Jr. High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mark Twain Jr. High School?
Mark Twain Jr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Jr. High School offer ?
Mark Twain Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mark Twain Jr. High School part of?
Mark Twain Jr. High School is part of Ralls County R-II School District.
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